Injectable Devices

Injectable drug delivery encompasses a wide range of devices and components:

• Hypodermic syringes
• Oral delivery syringes
• Prefilled syringes
• On-body delivery systems (OBDS)
• Patch pumps
• Glass and plastic syringes
• Autoinjector systems - pumps, patch pumps and pens
• Small bore connectors
• Tubes
• Stoppers

Smithers offers world class expertise in all aspects of injectable device and accessory testing from our dedicated, independent laboratories. From initial material choices to device and component testing, regulatory submissions, failure investigations to batch conformance - you can trust our accurate, on-time delivery of test results and rely on our consultative support. 

Testing Injectable Devices Across the Product Lifecycle

Injectable devices and their components must perform consistently as part of a complete drug delivery system. Smithers evaluates materials, components, and finished devices to assess functionality, compatibility, and performance against applicable requirements. Testing can be tailored to the device design and development stage, from early material and component evaluation through design verification, regulatory submissions, failure investigation, and batch release.

Testing can also consider how device performance changes throughout the product lifecycle. Aging, environmental conditioning, packaging, and simulated use studies can be combined with physical and functional testing to evaluate the effects of storage, transportation, and intended use. This integrated approach helps manufacturers identify potential performance issues and generate data across development and ongoing product testing.

Custom Testing for Injectable Devices

When standard test methods do not fully address a device design or intended use, Smithers can develop customized test protocols and fixtures to evaluate specific performance characteristics. This flexibility allows testing to address unique device configurations, components, or use conditions while generating data aligned with the project’s development or regulatory requirements.